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Saturday, February 3, 2018
Senator Ross: State House Update - January 2018
In the News: school funding forum - Feb 13; necklace looking to be returned to owner 40 years later
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180202/franklin-schools-to-hold-funding-forum
Additional info on the School Committee Forum can be found
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/01/franklin-school-committee-legislative.html
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180202/franklin-native-looks-to-return-long-lost-necklace
"With a challenging budget cycle ahead, the School Committee will hold a legislative forum on education funding on Feb. 13, 7 p.m., in the Franklin High School lecture hall, 218 Oak St.
The goal of the forum is to increase transparency in the school system, and to pick the brains of stakeholders on topics such as rising health insurance, transportation, special education tuition, and other finance related topics.
They will also discuss a number of unfunded state mandates and the lack of funds to support them throughout the district."Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180202/franklin-schools-to-hold-funding-forum
Additional info on the School Committee Forum can be found
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/01/franklin-school-committee-legislative.html
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"When something goes missing, hope of ever finding it seems to fade away over time. Franklin native and Shrewsbury resident Keith Lippert is looking to restore that hope to someone who lost a necklace nearly 40 years ago.
When Lippert was about 11 years old, around 1980, he found a St. Christopher medallion in the sand of Beaver Pond during a stroll.
“After hours, I found this necklace in the sand,” he said. “No one was there to turn it into, so as child would do, I just took it home and threw it in my drawer.”
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180202/franklin-native-looks-to-return-long-lost-necklace
Friday, February 2, 2018
Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 2/2/18 - THU 2/8/18
10am-12pm Knitting Group @ Franklin Public Library
3-6pm Charles River Meadowlands Information Day @ Franklin Public Library
3:30pm Groundhog Storytime @ Franklin Public Library
4:30pm Reading of Mish Michael’s book Ms. G and Her Shadowy Road to Fame with guest reader Melanie Hamblen @ Franklin Public Library
7pm Jazz Cafe @ Franklin High School
SATURDAY 2/3/18
10am-1pm Franklin Historical Museum Open
4-7pm Beer Extravaganza: Super Bowl Edition @ Pour Richard’s
5:30-10:30pm National Elks Foundation BOLA Fundraiser @ Elks Lodge
7:30pm Music of Leonard Cohen by Marcus Dagan @ Original Congregational Church in Wrentham
SUNDAY 2/4/18
7:30-10:30am Sunday Breakfast @ Franklin Rod and Gun Club
1-4pm Franklin Historical Museum Open
1pm Free Family Series Concert: New England Percussion Ensemble @ The Black Box
MONDAY 2/5/18
10:30am Move Along @ Franklin Public Library
11am Toddler Playgroup @ Franklin Public Library
11am Book Discussion Group @ Franklin Senior Center
3pm Monday Crafternoons @ Franklin Public Library
TUESDAY 2/6/18
10:30am Get Ready for Kindergarten @ Franklin Public Library
11:15am Toddler Playgroup @ Franklin Public Library
6:30pm Friends Book Group @ Franklin Public Library
7pm Franklin Garden Club Monthly Meeting and Talk: Attracting Wild Birds Year Round (open to public) @ Franklin Senior Center
7pm Valentine Chocolate and Wine Tasting @ Franklin Liquors
WEDNESDAY 2/7/18
10am Animal Tales (for ages 2.5-5) @ Fairmount Fruit Farm
10:30am Terrific Toddlers @ Franklin Public Library
11am Toddler Playgroup @ Franklin Public Library
4pm Construction Junction @ Franklin Public Library
6:30pm Christian Zen Weekly Meditation @ McMahon Guest House (1061 Upper Union Street)
6:30pm Friends of Franklin Library Meeting @ Franklin Public Library
6:30pm YA Dystopian Book Club @ Franklin Public Library
7pm Franklin Newcomers and Friends Monthly Meeting: Game Night @ 3 Restaurant
THURSDAY 2/8/18
9:30am Baby Tummy Time (ages 0-18 months) @ Franklin Public Library
10:30am Story and Craft @ Franklin Public Library
11am Daniel Kozar: Dean College Theatre Plays Discussion @ Franklin Senior Center
11:15am Toddler Playgroup @ Franklin Public Library
12pm Urban Sketching (no experience necessary) @ Franklin Public Library
12:15-1:45pm Tri-County Children’s Center Open House and Registration @ 147 Pond Street
1pm Create Valentine Cards @ Franklin Senior Center
1-6pm American Red Cross Blood Drive @ Elks Lodge
3:30pm Discovery Workshop @ Franklin Public Library
7-9pm Concert Hour Recital @ Franklin High School
7pm Healing Hearts Community Support Group @ Franklin YMCA
For the Town of Franklin Public Calendar click HERE.
For all other events and Franklin happenings click HERE.
*To submit an event for the Community Calendar, please use this FORM
FPAC Family Concert Series: New England Percussion Ensemble - Feb 4
The New England Percussion Ensemble specializes in presenting creative and energetic audience-interactive enrichment programs to youngsters.
They will be presenting "LANGUAGE OF THE ANCIENTS" -- 1:00 PM at THE BLACK BOX
Audience members travel a journey through time which conjures the image of early mankind using stones, sticks, rattles and hollow logs to accompany singing and body movement. A leap in time occurs when we use "found" instruments of today – plastic tubes of different lengths, trash bags snapped in the air, newspapers torn in time to foot stomping accompaniment.
Our exploration of this truly ancient language travels from the familiar to the unfamiliar with imagination, inventiveness and creativity – new sights, new sounds; some loud and spirit shaking, some soft and haunting.
(With performance piece titles such as “Take Out the Garbage” and "The Elephants Are Coming" how can you lose???) Student hands-on ensemble concludes.
Sponsored by:
The Franklin Performing Arts Company Family Concert Series is free and open to the public.
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Franklin Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
They will be presenting "LANGUAGE OF THE ANCIENTS" -- 1:00 PM at THE BLACK BOX
Audience members travel a journey through time which conjures the image of early mankind using stones, sticks, rattles and hollow logs to accompany singing and body movement. A leap in time occurs when we use "found" instruments of today – plastic tubes of different lengths, trash bags snapped in the air, newspapers torn in time to foot stomping accompaniment.
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| FPAC Family Concert Series: New England Percussion Ensemble - Feb 4 |
Our exploration of this truly ancient language travels from the familiar to the unfamiliar with imagination, inventiveness and creativity – new sights, new sounds; some loud and spirit shaking, some soft and haunting.
(With performance piece titles such as “Take Out the Garbage” and "The Elephants Are Coming" how can you lose???) Student hands-on ensemble concludes.
Sponsored by:
The Franklin Performing Arts Company Family Concert Series is free and open to the public.
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Franklin Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
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| Franklin Cultural Council - Mass Cultural Council |
St John's: Ashes to Go - Feb 14
The Rev. Kathy McAdams, new Rector at St. John's Episcopal Church, and Deacon Chris Beukman, will offer "Ashes to Go" and blessings at Franklin Depot from 5:00 - 8:00 AM on February 14 (Ash Wednesday).
A slower-paced, solemn service will be offered at the church at 7 PM. Everyone is invited.
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The Rev. Kathy McAdams, Rector
St. John's Episcopal Church
Franklin, MA
www.StJohnsFranklinMA.org
A slower-paced, solemn service will be offered at the church at 7 PM. Everyone is invited.
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The Rev. Kathy McAdams, Rector
St. John's Episcopal Church
Franklin, MA
www.StJohnsFranklinMA.org
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Captain Joseph Barbieri graduated from the MAFA's Chief Fire Officer Management Training Program
"Several MetroWest and Milford-area firefighters graduated Thursday from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy’s Chief Fire Officer Management Training Program.
The 14-week program is designed to help fire officers become better department leaders and managers. As part of the program, all participants had to write a research paper that identifies a current problem or challenge to their department, while offering a solution. They must then present a proposal for their plan to municipal officers."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180201/locals-graduate-from-fire-officers-training-program
Captain Joseph Barbieri, who leads Group 3 of the Franklin Fire Dept, was a member of this class.
For additional info visit the Franklin Fire Dept web page
http://www.franklinma.gov/fire-department
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| Recent graduates of the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy's Chief Fire Officer Management Training Program |
Thursday, February 1, 2018
Franklin To Elect Delegates To Democratic State Convention - Feb 12
Registered Democrats in Franklin will hold a caucus on February 12, 2018 at 7 PM at the Franklin TV Studio, 23 Hutchinson Street to elect delegates and alternates to the 2018 Massachusetts Democratic State Convention.
This year’s state convention will be held June 1-2 at the DCU Center in Worcester, where thousands of Democrats from across the state will come together to endorse Democratic candidates for statewide office, including Constitutional Officers and gubernatorial candidates.
The caucus is open to all registered and pre-registered Democrats in Franklin. Pre-registered Democrats who will be 18 by September 18, 2018 will be allowed to participate and run as a delegate or alternate.
VOTER REGISTRATION FORMS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE CAUCUS.
Franklin can elect 14 delegates and 4 alternates to the Convention.
Youth, minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ individuals who are not elected as a delegate or alternate may apply to be an add-on delegate at the caucus or at www.massdems.org.
Those interested in getting involved with the Franklin Democratic Town Committee can contact the committee at web@franklindemocrats.com.
http://www.franklindemocrats.com/
https://www.facebook.com/franklindemocrats
on Twitter @FranklinDems
This year’s state convention will be held June 1-2 at the DCU Center in Worcester, where thousands of Democrats from across the state will come together to endorse Democratic candidates for statewide office, including Constitutional Officers and gubernatorial candidates.
The caucus is open to all registered and pre-registered Democrats in Franklin. Pre-registered Democrats who will be 18 by September 18, 2018 will be allowed to participate and run as a delegate or alternate.
VOTER REGISTRATION FORMS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE CAUCUS.
Franklin can elect 14 delegates and 4 alternates to the Convention.
Youth, minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ individuals who are not elected as a delegate or alternate may apply to be an add-on delegate at the caucus or at www.massdems.org.
Those interested in getting involved with the Franklin Democratic Town Committee can contact the committee at web@franklindemocrats.com.
http://www.franklindemocrats.com/
https://www.facebook.com/franklindemocrats
on Twitter @FranklinDems
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| Franklin To Elect Delegates To Democratic State Convention - Feb 12 |
Celebrate Franklin's 240th Birthday Party - Feb 16 - THE BLACK BOX
Franklin's 240th Birthday Party! The very day Franklin seceded from Wrentham in 1778!
Fun Franklin history shared by Joe Landry. Enjoy historic photos, Franklin trivia, and great conversation!
Cash bar, snacks, music! Special appearance by Jamie Barrett.
Tickets:
Pass the Townie Test and get your money back!
Proceeds support THE BLACK BOX and the arts in Franklin
Follow the Facebook event https://www.facebook.com/events/1575805432511639/
Download the flyer here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UsUchNoud7O886BQ9s2m2xVVQdHvJFxvaQ/view?usp=sharing
Fun Franklin history shared by Joe Landry. Enjoy historic photos, Franklin trivia, and great conversation!
Cash bar, snacks, music! Special appearance by Jamie Barrett.
Tickets:
- TOTAL TOWNIE ~ Lifetime in Franklin = $5.00
- Townie ~ 25 years in town = $10.00
- Townie-In-Training ~ 10 years in town = $15.00
- Newcomers = $20.00
Pass the Townie Test and get your money back!
Proceeds support THE BLACK BOX and the arts in Franklin
Follow the Facebook event https://www.facebook.com/events/1575805432511639/
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| Celebrate Franklin's 240th Birthday Party - Feb 16 - at THE BLACK BOX |
Download the flyer here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UsUchNoud7O886BQ9s2m2xVVQdHvJFxvaQ/view?usp=sharing
FHS boys hockey, wrestling, and both swim teams top King Philip on Wednesday
Via HockomockSports and Twitter we share the results of the FHS sports action on Wednesday, Jan 31, 2018
Boys Hockey = Franklin, 3 @ King Philip, 1 – Final
– King Philip’s Collin Cooke scored in the first period to give the Warriors the lead after 15 minutes of play, but Franklin tied it in the second and scored two more in the third for the win. Dan Magazu had a pair of goals for the Panthers while Jeremy Miller scored once.
Wrestling = King Philip, 6 @ Franklin, 45 – Final
Boys Swimming = King Philip, 75 @ Franklin, 93 – Final
Girls Swimming = King Philip, 83 @ Franklin, 87 – Final
For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-01-31-18/
Boys Hockey = Franklin, 3 @ King Philip, 1 – Final
– King Philip’s Collin Cooke scored in the first period to give the Warriors the lead after 15 minutes of play, but Franklin tied it in the second and scored two more in the third for the win. Dan Magazu had a pair of goals for the Panthers while Jeremy Miller scored once.
Wrestling = King Philip, 6 @ Franklin, 45 – Final
Boys Swimming = King Philip, 75 @ Franklin, 93 – Final
Girls Swimming = King Philip, 83 @ Franklin, 87 – Final
For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-01-31-18/
Via the Twitterverse
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We  our seniors!!! Congrats everyone, you will be missed!!!! |
Way to go!!! https://t.co/YLryDV8Idt— FranklinHighSchool (@FranklinHS) February 1, 2018
Now that’s how you finish strong. Still reeling from that meet. So proud of every single swimmer. Truly a team effort. #lovethisteam #ontohocks @FHSBVSWIM @FHSGVSWIM @coachB_fhs @CoachP_FHSswim— Colleen Gordon (@ms_gordo) February 1, 2018
Swim suit frozen √— Coach_P (@mrsjpridham) February 1, 2018
Pants frozen √
Last car to leave FHS √
50 happy swimmers and a very proud coach √
Finishing strong with a win over KP and a 3-way tie for Kelley-Rex champs...
Priceless
FHS lady swimmers defeat KP 87-83...a three way tie for Kelley-Rex champs— CoachP_FHS_Swim (@CoachP_FHSswim) February 1, 2018
3-1 win over KP. Hardhat to Magazu. pic.twitter.com/2xt5xGgOTR— Franklin Hockey (@FHS_Puck) February 1, 2018
We ❤️ our seniors!!! Congrats everyone, you will be missed!!!! pic.twitter.com/jLFDXTdx9s— Colleen Gordon (@ms_gordo) February 1, 2018
Franklin 3 KP 1, hard hat to Magazu with 2 goals and Miller with 1. @FHSSports @HockomockSports @In_The_Slot @MassHSHockey @MyHockeyLive @BGlobeSports @MetroWestSports— Coach Spillane (@FHS_PuckCoach) February 1, 2018
Lenten Soup Supper and Book Study - Tuesdays
Join us for all or some of these evenings of fellowship and discussion.
We will read Dreamland: The True Tale of America's Opiate Epidemic by Sam Quinones. Available on-line.
Tuesdays 6:00 PM till 8:00 PM, we'll discuss:
Feb 20 - Part I (quite long, so start reading now)
Feb 27 - Part II
Mar 6 - Part III - bring the whole family: a children/youth program will also be offered; both will end at 7:30
Mar 13 - Part IV
Mar 20 - Part V - bring the whole family: a children/youth program will also be offered; both will end at 7:30
Let me know if you have any questions or need more info.
Thanks,
Kathy
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The Rev. Kathy McAdams, Rector
St. John's Episcopal Church
Franklin, MA
www.StJohnsFranklinMA.org
We will read Dreamland: The True Tale of America's Opiate Epidemic by Sam Quinones. Available on-line.
Tuesdays 6:00 PM till 8:00 PM, we'll discuss:
Feb 20 - Part I (quite long, so start reading now)
Feb 27 - Part II
Mar 6 - Part III - bring the whole family: a children/youth program will also be offered; both will end at 7:30
Mar 13 - Part IV
Mar 20 - Part V - bring the whole family: a children/youth program will also be offered; both will end at 7:30
Let me know if you have any questions or need more info.
Thanks,
Kathy
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The Rev. Kathy McAdams, Rector
St. John's Episcopal Church
Franklin, MA
www.StJohnsFranklinMA.org
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| https://www.amazon.com/Dreamland-True-Americas-Opiate-Epidemic/dp/1620402521/ |
LET'S LAUGH TODAY in Franklin is on Wednesday, February, 14
You can celebrate Valentine's Day with Let's Laugh Today on Wednesday, February 14th from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM at the Meetinghouse of the First Universalist Society in Franklin, 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin!
Everyone will receive a Valentine and a chocolate along with many belly laughs! (Bring more chocolate to share if you want.)
Laughter Yoga is a body/mind practice for well-being that involves deep breathing and a few stretches, playful laughter exercises (no jokes or comedy), clapping and deep relaxation. It has many benefits besides the joy of laughter. It can strengthen the immune system, combat the negative effects of stress, and is a powerful antidote to depression and anxiety.
Any age and any level of physical ability can participate in this uplifting experience! There is a $5 donation to the church, $10 maximum per family.
Please bring your water bottle because laughing can be dehydrating. Led by Certified Laughter Yoga Teachers, Linda and Bill Hamaker. See www.letslaughtoday.com.
Laughter Yoga is a body/mind practice for well-being that involves deep breathing and a few stretches, playful laughter exercises (no jokes or comedy), clapping and deep relaxation. It has many benefits besides the joy of laughter. It can strengthen the immune system, combat the negative effects of stress, and is a powerful antidote to depression and anxiety.Any age and any level of physical ability can participate in this uplifting experience! There is a $5 donation to the church, $10 maximum per family.
Please bring your water bottle because laughing can be dehydrating. Led by Certified Laughter Yoga Teachers, Linda and Bill Hamaker. See www.letslaughtoday.com.
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| LET'S LAUGH TODAY in Franklin is on Wednesday, February, 14 |
Panther TV: Sitting with the Superintendent, January 2018
"Franklin's Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Sara Ahern, sits down with Panther News Reporter Catherine Middleman to discuss the homework policy, school start times, snow days, and more!"
For more about FHS visit Pantherbook https://franklinpanthers.us/
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Franklin Garden Club: “Attracting Birds - Winter and Summer”
“Attracting Birds - Winter and Summer” will be the focus of the Tuesday, February 6 meeting of the Franklin Garden Club. The meeting will take place at the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill Street, from 7:00 – 9:00 PM. The meeting is open to the public, including those interested in becoming a member of the Garden Club.
Ellen Davis, owner of Wild Birds Unlimited in Franklin, MA, will be the featured speaker. She will highlight the types of feeders, food and locations that can support a wide variety of birds coming to a yard or garden in every season. Store manager Haley Perry will assist with the presentation.
Davis, an avid birder, opened her store in 1996 in Medway, MA and then moved it to Franklin in 2011. Her interests in birds, as well as more than 28 years experience as a buyer for Jordan Marsh and the New England Aquarium has enabled her to establish a successful retail operation that is a well known resource for those interested in attracting and enjoying birds.
The Franklin Garden Club, founded in 1987, is a member of the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts.
Ellen Davis, owner of Wild Birds Unlimited in Franklin, MA, will be the featured speaker. She will highlight the types of feeders, food and locations that can support a wide variety of birds coming to a yard or garden in every season. Store manager Haley Perry will assist with the presentation.
Davis, an avid birder, opened her store in 1996 in Medway, MA and then moved it to Franklin in 2011. Her interests in birds, as well as more than 28 years experience as a buyer for Jordan Marsh and the New England Aquarium has enabled her to establish a successful retail operation that is a well known resource for those interested in attracting and enjoying birds.
The Franklin Garden Club, founded in 1987, is a member of the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts.
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| Franklin Garden Club: “Attracting Birds - Winter and Summer” |
Circle of Friends Coffeehouse: Chelsea Berry Feb 10 with Billy Keane
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FHS boys and girls basketball, girls hockey teams post wins on Tuesday
Via HockomockSports and Twitter we share the results of the FHS sports action on Tuesday, Jan 30, 2018
Boys Basketball = Sharon, 48 @ Franklin, 78 – Final
– Franklin scored 39 points in each half, building a double-digit lead by halftime and never looking back. Franklin sophomore Chris Edgehill scored a game-high 25 points to lead the Panthers while senior Paul Mahon added 14 points. Malik Lorquet had 13 points to lead the Eagles while Aaron Strong added 10 points.
Girls Basketball = Franklin, 63 @ Sharon, 40 – Final
– The Panthers clinched a postseason berth with a win at Sharon. Ali Brigham led the way with 18 points, while Bea Bondhus added 12 and Megan O’Connell had 10 for the Panthers. Franklin coach John Leighton said it was a “great team effort.”
Girls Hockey = Franklin, 2 @ Ursuline, 1 – Final
– Regan Paterson scored a pair of goals to lead the Panthers to a road win.
For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-01-30-18/
Boys Basketball = Sharon, 48 @ Franklin, 78 – Final
– Franklin scored 39 points in each half, building a double-digit lead by halftime and never looking back. Franklin sophomore Chris Edgehill scored a game-high 25 points to lead the Panthers while senior Paul Mahon added 14 points. Malik Lorquet had 13 points to lead the Eagles while Aaron Strong added 10 points.
Girls Basketball = Franklin, 63 @ Sharon, 40 – Final
– The Panthers clinched a postseason berth with a win at Sharon. Ali Brigham led the way with 18 points, while Bea Bondhus added 12 and Megan O’Connell had 10 for the Panthers. Franklin coach John Leighton said it was a “great team effort.”
Girls Hockey = Franklin, 2 @ Ursuline, 1 – Final
– Regan Paterson scored a pair of goals to lead the Panthers to a road win.
For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-01-30-18/
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| FHS Panthers |
2-1 win vs Urseline 🎉 Goals by Paterson (2) 🏒 let’s get ‘em again on Saturday!! #GoPanthers— FHS Girls Hockey (@fhsvgockey) January 31, 2018
HUGE wins by all teams over Sharon. Onto the next game Friday at FHS versus OA. It’s our coaches vs cancer game.... https://t.co/3h5cguuJbe— FHS Boys Basketball (@fhsboysbball) January 31, 2018
All seniors dress up for tomorrow!! Senior night meet starts at 8pm 🏊🏼♂️🏊🏼♂️— FHS Girls Swim (@FHSGVSWIM) January 31, 2018
Great teamwide effort vs Sharon tonight. 63-40. We punched our ticket to the tournament! Game ball goes to all 12 ...total team effort #HardWork pic.twitter.com/wSrZNJjZ7A— Franklin Girls Bball (@fhsgvbasketball) January 31, 2018
Friendly Reminder: You're invited to Cultural Connections - Feb 1
Cultural Connections, a free arts and culture roundtable, will be held Feb. 1 at 7 PM at the Franklin Historical Museum, 80 W. Central Street, Franklin.
Anyone interested in arts and culture, from any organization in any town, is invited to attend.
Anyone interested in arts and culture, from any organization in any town, is invited to attend.
The subject of this roundtable will be Community Partnerships, and our discussion will be led by Athena Pandolf and Kelly Artamonov. Athena is the Executive Director of the wonderfully vibrant Natick Center Cultural District, and Kelly is an integral part of the team at ArtWeek, a statewide arts festival sponsored by the Boch Center.
Both of these amazing women have experience in creating strong partnerships between arts organizations, local businesses, and the community. They will present their thoughts on the subject, followed by an open discussion with you sharing stories of what has and hasn't worked for your organization, along with the opportunity to ask questions of others.
A great opportunity to network!
Please RSVP using the link below:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cultural-connections-tickets-41875762533
Please RSVP using the link below:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cultural-connections-tickets-41875762533
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| Friendly Reminder: You're invited to Cultural Connections - Feb 1 |
“The question is not what you look at, but what you see”
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180130/stony-brook-camera-club-to-present-landscape-photography-program
"The Stony Brook Camera Club will present “The Art of Landscape Photography” with Ron Wilson on Feb. 8 at 7:30 p.m.
The presentation will show that subject matter provides the building blocks while composition acts as the glue holding it all together and lighting sets the stage for capturing a moment able to convey a sense of being there.
Topics covered will include: How to think visually through use of the elements of color, shape, line, texture and pattern, how to use light in a way that best reveals the subject, and how to frame an image around an effective compositional base."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180130/stony-brook-camera-club-to-present-landscape-photography-program
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| “The question is not what you look at, but what you see” |
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
Register O’Donnell was Guest Speaker at Franklin Senior Center
As part of an ongoing effort to bring the Registry of Deeds directly to the citizens of Norfolk County, Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell appeared January 23rd as guest speaker at the Franklin Senior Center. O’Donnell gave an overview of the Registry, the principal office for providing real property information in Norfolk County.
Register O’Donnell also spent time warning seniors about an ongoing deed scam that is being perpetrated against all citizens of Norfolk County, young and old. “Norfolk County residents continue to receive direct-mail solicitations offering them a certified copy of their property deed for an exorbitant fee ranging anywhere from $59.50-$86.00,” stated O’Donnell.
“Don’t fall victim to this deed scam. These companies are making outrageous profits. If a consumer knew that the Registry of Deeds would provide them a certified copy of a property deed for a charge of only $1.00 per page, plus an additional $1.00 for postage, they would never agree to pay these companies such an outrageous fee for service. The average price for a mailed homeowner’s deed by the Registry, usually two pages, is $3.00.”
A good portion of the address was also spent discussing the advantages of the Massachusetts Homestead Act. Register O’Donnell noted, “The Homestead Act is an important tool for homeowners as the law provides limited protection against the forced sale of an individual’s primary residence to satisfy unsecured debt up to $500,000.”
Concluding his remarks, O’Donnell stated, “I want to thank Karen Alves, Director of the Franklin Senior Center, Council on Aging board members and all the staff at the Senior Center who do an outstanding job serving the elderly community of Franklin.”
To learn more about these and other Registry of Deeds events and initiatives, like us at facebook.com/NorfolkDeeds or follow us on twitter.com/NorfolkDeeds and/or Instagram.com/NorfolkDeeds.
The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds is located at 649 High Street in Dedham. The Registry is a resource for homeowners, title examiners, mortgage lenders, municipalities and others with a need for secure, accurate, accessible land record information. All land record research information can be found on the Registry’s website www.norfolkdeeds.org. Residents in need of assistance can contact the Registry of Deeds Customer Service Center via telephone at (781) 461-6101, or email us at registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org.
Register O’Donnell also spent time warning seniors about an ongoing deed scam that is being perpetrated against all citizens of Norfolk County, young and old. “Norfolk County residents continue to receive direct-mail solicitations offering them a certified copy of their property deed for an exorbitant fee ranging anywhere from $59.50-$86.00,” stated O’Donnell.
“Don’t fall victim to this deed scam. These companies are making outrageous profits. If a consumer knew that the Registry of Deeds would provide them a certified copy of a property deed for a charge of only $1.00 per page, plus an additional $1.00 for postage, they would never agree to pay these companies such an outrageous fee for service. The average price for a mailed homeowner’s deed by the Registry, usually two pages, is $3.00.”
A good portion of the address was also spent discussing the advantages of the Massachusetts Homestead Act. Register O’Donnell noted, “The Homestead Act is an important tool for homeowners as the law provides limited protection against the forced sale of an individual’s primary residence to satisfy unsecured debt up to $500,000.”
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| Register O’Donnell was Guest Speaker at Franklin Senior Center |
Concluding his remarks, O’Donnell stated, “I want to thank Karen Alves, Director of the Franklin Senior Center, Council on Aging board members and all the staff at the Senior Center who do an outstanding job serving the elderly community of Franklin.”
To learn more about these and other Registry of Deeds events and initiatives, like us at facebook.com/NorfolkDeeds or follow us on twitter.com/NorfolkDeeds and/or Instagram.com/NorfolkDeeds.
The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds is located at 649 High Street in Dedham. The Registry is a resource for homeowners, title examiners, mortgage lenders, municipalities and others with a need for secure, accurate, accessible land record information. All land record research information can be found on the Registry’s website www.norfolkdeeds.org. Residents in need of assistance can contact the Registry of Deeds Customer Service Center via telephone at (781) 461-6101, or email us at registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org.
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